Caption

Obv. Bust facing right in mitre and electoral mantle. A sceptre in his right hand, the left resting on a sword hilt. The figure's head divides the inner border. In the rim between the borders is the inscription GEORG:WILHELM:V:G:, M:Z, BRAN Rw. Below the ducal mitre is a five-field coat of arms with ornaments. On the sides of the shield are the date numerals, -3. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a mitre D:H:R:R:ERT:C:V:CHVRF:I:P:Z:G:C:B:H:, 1623. George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 30.0 mm, weight 5.87 g, axis 0°. Coats of arms, male busts in armor; iconography. Maker: Ernest Pfahler; Department of Coins of Lands Associated with Poland.

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Obv Bust facing right mitre electoral mantle sceptre right hand left resting sword hilt figure's head divides inner border rim borders inscription GEORG Wilhelm V G M Z BRAN Rw ducal mitre five-field coat arms ornaments sides shield date numerals -3 inscription divided mitre D H R Ert C Chvrf I P B 1623 George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 30.0 mm weight 5.87 g axis 0° Coats male busts armor iconography Maker Ernest Pfahler Department Coins Lands Associated Poland worn round metallic coin dull silver-gray surface showing scratches small dents featuring raised profile bearded man wearing crown ornate clothing center surrounded dotted inner border outer rim raised lettering decorative edge coin displays variations tone darker gray recessed areas lighter silver raised highlights edges noticeable nicks small chip lower rim.